“I returned from my trip to El Salvador and Santa Maria Virgen in the early morning hours this past Tuesday. Here are a few pictures from the trip. More pictures and a full trip report will be posted within the next week.” – Paul
The new Santa Maria Virgen church building
This past Sunday was the one year anniversary of the dedication of the new building
New friends
Participating in the Sunday morning Eucharist
Father Julio and Paul
The plaque was presented to Santa Maria Virgen in May 2008; it is displayed near the altar with the Christmas poinsettas (a native plant)
The parish children make gifts for St. Mary’s
Discussing gang violence with the youth group